Add 36/16 and 27/35, Solve 2 4/16 + 27/35 as a fraction

Add 36/16 and 27/35

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 27/35

36/16 + 27/35 is 423/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
36/16 = 36 × 35/16 × 35 = 1260/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
27/35 = 27 × 16/35 × 16 = 432/560
Add the two like fractions:
1260/560 + 432/560 = 1260 + 432/560 = 1692/560
1692/560 simplified gives 423/140
So, 36/16 + 27/35 = 423/140
In mixed form: 33/140

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